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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,351.24, 18,421.86 and 7,759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,351.24, 18,421.86 and 7,759.24 is: 10,706.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,351.24 : 18,421.86 = 7,759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,351.24/18,421.86 = 7,759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,351.24x = 18,421.86 × 7,759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,351.24x = 142,939,632.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,939,632.99/13,351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,706.09

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